A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Almeria vs. Essaouira for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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Should you visit Almeria or Essaouira?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Almeria and Essaouira. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Almeria or Essaouira?

Almeria

Almeria is a city (and province) in the Andalusia region of Spain. It is located in the southeast area of Spain on the Mediterranean Sea. Almeria is a charming area rich in history. Though it is not as well known as some more popular cities in the area, such as Granada, Seville, or Malaga, its popularity has increased significantly over the years with the growth of its holiday areas. Almeria has over 62 miles of untamed coastline, something that is hard to find on the Mediterranean, and has outstandingly beautiful landscapes, which stands out even in an area of natural beauty. The spectacular beaches with warm waters of the Mediterranean, abundant historic and cultural sites, and large tourist centers makes Almeria a great travel destination.

Essaouira

Essaouira is a beautiful beach town on the Atlantic coast of Morocco. The city has a pleasant medina that has been named a UNESCO World Heritage site and is interesting to explore. It's an 18th century fortified town with a lot of character and charm. The city is rich and culture and you'll find a handful of art galleries throughout the town. The city is also a gathering place for artists and musicians, particularly during the Gnaoua Festival of World Music, which takes place the last week of June. This event attracts about 450,000 visitors yearly.

Which city is cheaper, Essaouira or Almeria?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Almeria is €79, while the average daily cost in Essaouira is €33. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Almeria and Essaouira in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Almeria €35
    Essaouira €19
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Almeria €70
    Essaouira €38
Compare Hotels in Almeria and Essaouira

Looking for a hotel in Almeria or Essaouira? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Almeria


Hotels in Essaouira


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Almeria Hotel Prices and Essaouira Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Almeria €16
    Essaouira €1.45

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Almeria

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Almeria:

  • Private Transfer: Almería Airport (LEI) to Almeria: $622
  • Private Transfer: Almería to Almeria Airport (LEI): $622
  • Private Transfer from Almería to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $421
  • Almeria Airport Transfer to Mojacar: $159
  • Transfers desde Aeropuerto de Almería (LEI) a Vera Playa - 4 pasajeros: $124
  • Almería Private Transfer from Almería Airport to City centre or Cabo de Gata: $75
  • Almería Private Transfer from the city centre or Cabo de Gata to Almería Airport: $75
  • Almería Airport: Private Transfer To/From Almería: $36

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Essaouira

Also for Essaouira, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Airport Transfer Essaouira - Marrakech: $398
  • Airport Transfer From Essaouira Airport To Medina: $25
  • Airport transfer from Essaouira to Agadir: $129
  • Airport transfer from Essaouira to Marrakesh: $92
  • Airport transfer, Departure : Essaouira, Arrival : Agadir: $129
  • Essaouira Airport To city Transfer: $17
  • Essaouira private transfer from Essaouira city to Agadir airport (AGA): $158
  • Essaouira to Agadir airport transfer: $202
  • Essaouira to Casablanca: Private Transfer (English Speaking Driver): $459
  • Essaouira to Marrakesh airport transfer: $202
  • One-Way Transfer from Essaouira Fez: $337
  • Private Airport Round-Trip Transfer: Essaouira Airport to Essaouira City: $30

Is it cheaper to fly into Almeria or Essaouira?

Prices for flights to both Essaouira and Almeria change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Almeria €32
    Essaouira €9.82

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Almeria

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Almeria.

  • Spanish Paella Private Online Cooking Class: $27
  • Private Authentic Spanish Cooking Class with Juan in Almeria: $62
  • Private Market Tour and Paella Cooking Lesson in Almeria with Juan: $74

Typical Food prices in Essaouira

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Essaouira:


  • Baklava
    €1.26
  • Breakfast Crepes
    €0.45
  • Fish for Lunch
    €14

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Essaouira

For Essaouira, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Cous Cous party and Show Cooking: $37
  • Essaouira Cooking Class: $50
  • Traditional Family Style Moroccan Cooking Class: $54
  • Berber Cooking Class at a Farm in the Countryside & shopping at a rural Souk.: $109

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Almeria €13
    Essaouira €8.72

Tours and Activities in Almeria

Here are a few actual costs in Almeria for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • 8 Days Almería Adventure Self Drive Tour: $1,107
  • Alhambra Private Tour from with transport and skip-the-line-tickets: $386
  • Almeria Desert Tour: $915
  • Almeria Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $34
  • Almeria like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $43
  • Alcazaba Guided Tour: $17
  • Full-Day Private Sightseeing Tour of Nerja from Almeria: $430
  • Private 8-Day Almeria Tour with Lanjaron and Baeza: $919
  • Private Tour in Granada with Alhambra Palace Entry Ticket: $600

Tours and Activities in Essaouira

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Essaouira.

  • Full-Day Tour to Essaouira from Marrakech with Hotel Pick Up: $27
  • Private City Tour: $28
  • PhotoShoot Tour in Essaouira: $30
  • Kite Surfing and Surfing Experience in Essaouira: $31
  • Marrakech day tour to Essaouira: $37
  • Guided Quad Biking Adventure: $44
  • Half-Day Old Town Guided Tour: $51
  • Experience Food and Art Walking Tour of the Medina and Ramparts: $51
  • Essaouira Guided Tour: 3 on 1 - Nightlife tour, Live like a local & Street food: $51
  • Big dunes and atlantic coast tour 2 HOURS: $57
  • Essaouira Sand Dunes: Half Day Quad Bike Tour: $62
  • ATV Quad biking in Essaouira Beach, Big Dunes & Atlantic Coast tour: $64

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Almeria €3.43
    Essaouira €6.64

About these numbers

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Almeria and Essaouira, we can see that Almeria is more expensive. And not only is Essaouira much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Almeria is in Europe and Essaouira is in Africa, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Essaouira would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Essaouira and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Almeria would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Almeria than you might in Essaouira.

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